1 - In verse 1, what is significant about Samuel's death to David? To Israel? To the story of redemption? Why is it so understated?

2 – In verses 1-9, What is the essence of David's request from Nabal? Why is this request not extortion, racketeering, or a protection payment?

3 – In verses 10-12, why is Nabal harsh? What does he say that insults David?

4 – In verse 13, why is David so angry? What does he intend to do? How is this different from his encounter with Saul in the cave?

5 – In verses 14-17, why does Nabal's servant tell Abigail about her husband's behavior? What does this say about his master?

6 – In verses 18-31, Abigail sends a substantial gift to David ahead of her, why? What is the risk she is taking? Why does she assume the guilt and responsibility of the insult? (verse 24)

- Why does she say that it is the lord who restrained David? (verse 26) From what? Why? What is at stake? (verse 31) What does David learn about having God as his shield and defender?

7 - What do we learn from this text about, "getting even," when others offend us?